CSO Exam 2 Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024

CSO Exam 2 Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024 cancer cachexia - Correct Answer per sample test question:temporal wasting, depleted fat stores, profound anorexia Multifactorial syndrome characterized by ongoing loss of skeletal muscle mass, anorexia, early satiety, wt loss, anemia, edema, fatigue, possible metabolic alterations, increased inflammatory markers and progressive functional impairment. Pathophysiology characterized by negative protein energy balance driven by variable combination of reduced food intake and abnormal metabolism cytokines - Correct Answer protein mediators produced by inflammatory cells in response to exogenous stimuli, produce metabolic changes & wasting graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) - Correct Answer a disease caused by the immune response of histoincompatible, immunocompetent donor cells against the tissues of an immunoincompetent host; an immuniologic reaction of allogeneic donor cells (graft) reacting against the pt (host) tissues evidenced by icterus & abnormal liver functions, severe /secretory diarrhea - may need total bowel rest -- isomotic, low residue, lactose-free diet -- solids with low lactose, fiber, fat & acideity, gastric irritants -- regular diet - usually 3 onths after transplant (but may be 7-10 days post) GVHD - Correct Answer a disease caused by the immune response of histoincompatible, immunocompetent donor cells against the tissues of an immunoincompetent host; an immuniologic reaction of allogeneic donor cells (graft) reacting against the pt (host) tissues evidenced by icterus & abnormal liver functions, severe /secretory diarrhea - may need total bowel rest -- isomotic, low residue, lactose-free diet -- solids with low lactose, fiber, fat & acideity, gastric irritants -- regular diet - usually 3 onths after transplant (but may be 7-10 days post) neutropenia - Correct Answer a reduction of WBC (neutrophils) that can be caused by chemo or XRT, results in increased susceptibility to life-threatening infections pancytopenia - Correct Answer a reduction in all cellular elements of the blood